For Chris Leben, Most of UFC 116 Victory Is a Blur (7/14/2010 2:10:14 PM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC In the second round of their UFC 116 fight, Chris Leben and Yoshihiro Akiyama had an exchange of punches that saw Akiyama connect cleanly to Leben's chin, and Leben somehow shake off the punches and keep going. But while Leben was able to continue and ultimately force Akiyama to tap to a triangle choke with 20 seconds remaining in the third round, he says he wasn't all there mentally after that exchange with Akiyama. In fact, Leben says he couldn't even remember most of what happened in the aftermath of the fight.
Leben Will Stay Busy, But Not Against Wanderlei (7/6/2010 1:43:06 AM)
Both Chris Leben and UFC president Dana White agree that he needs to keep busy, but due to injury his next bout will likely not be against Wanderlei Silva...
For an "overwhelmed" Chris Leben, UFC 116 win was a classic two-round affair (7/4/2010 7:05:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - For UFC middleweight slugger Chris Leben, the past two weeks have certainly been a strange and wonderful journey. Two weeks, two fights, two wins, two "Fight Night" bonus checks, and after his stunning UFC 116 submission of Yoshihiro Akiyama, two second-round finishes. At least as far as "The Crippler" remembers it.
Chris Leben Ufc 116 Post-Fight Video (7/4/2010 12:43:12 PM)
Leben: ‘This Is Huge for Me’ (7/4/2010 5:19:13 AM)
It was a shocker for Chris Leben when he returned to Hawaii fresh off an upset win over previously undefeated wrestler Aaron Simpson.
UFC 116 Bonuses: Lesnar, Leben Among Six Fighters Earning $75K Awards (7/4/2010 4:44:04 AM)
Brock Lesnar, Chris Leben, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Stephan Bonnar, Krzysztof Soszynski, and Gerald Harris each earned $75,000 fight night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's "UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin" in Las Vegas.
Main Card: TUFs Leben and Bonnar Win Instant Classics (7/4/2010 12:27:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It was the conclusion to one of the most amazing stretches in UFC history, and middleweight Chris Leben pulled it off Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, winning his second fight in two weeks by taking an action-packed war against Japanese contender Yoshihiro Akiyama via third round submission in the UFC 116 co-main event.
TUF Enough Season Ones Leben and Bonnar Win Instant UFC 116 Classics (7/4/2010 12:27:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It was the conclusion to one of the most amazing stretches in UFC history, and middleweight Chris Leben pulled it off Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, winning his second fight in two weeks by taking an action-packed war against Japanese contender Yoshihiro Akiyama via third round submission in the UFC 116 co-main event.
UFC 116: Chris Leben Submits Yoshihiro Akiyama (7/3/2010 9:13:48 PM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsChris Leben agreed to take his UFC 116 fight with just two weeks off, and he didn't just show up to fight: He earned the biggest win of his MMA career, forcing Yoshihiro Akiyama to tap to a triangle choke with just 20 seconds remaining in the third round of a very entertaining co-main event. Akiyama caught a kick and put Leben on the ground just seconds into the first round, but Leben had no trouble getting back to his feet. After an exchange of strikes that included an accidental Akiyama low blow, Akiyama took Leben down and the two traded arm bar attempts. It was that kind of first round, back and forth both on the feet and on the ground, but Akiyama probably did enough to win it 10-9.
UFC 116 Live Blog: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben Updates (7/3/2010 8:43:56 PM)
Filed under: UFCThis is the UFC 116 live blog for Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben, the co-headlining bout on tonight's UFC pay-per-view from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Leben (20-6) fights for the second time in two weeks as a replacement for the injured Wanderlei Silva against the returning Akiyama (13-1). The live blog is below. More Coverage: UFC 116 Results | UFC 116 Pictures | UFC 116 News
UFC 116 Results: Brock Lesnar Submits Shane Carwin, Leben Outlasts Akiyama (7/3/2010 6:33:01 PM)
Brock Lesnar survived a first-round onslaught to submit Shane Carwin with an arm triangle midway through the second round of the UFC 116 main event, while Chris Leben forced Yoshihiro Akiyama to tap to a triangle in the third round of the UFC 116 co-main event.
Leben Faces Akiyama Because A Fighter Fights (7/3/2010 12:13:12 AM)
A fighter fights. That's the exact mentality that Chris Leben took when UFC matchmaker Joe Silva called him just one day after his most recent fight to ask him to step in and face Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116...
Chris Leben On Short Notice Fights (Video) (7/2/2010 12:43:08 PM)
Chris Leben talks with the media about taking fights on short notice and stepping in at UFC 116 for Wanderlei Silva...
UFC 116: Leben Gets a Raise, Carwin Gets (Relative) Peanuts (7/2/2010 12:13:49 PM)
Filed under: UFCAfter taking the fight on extremely short notice, Chris Leben is getting more money for fighting at UFC 116 than he got for fighting two weeks ago at the Ultimate Fighter Finale. And if Shane Carwin thinks he's getting the short end of the pay stick on Saturday night, it's hard to blame him. Brock Lesnar, meanwhile, is making the same base salary for UFC 116 that he got at UFC 100, while Yoshihiro Akiyama -- who's also fighting for the first time since UFC 100 -- will make a little more in base salary than he got last time, but probably a lot less once bonuses are factored into the equation. That's the basic takeaway from the purses for the four fighters in the UFC 116 main event and co-main event, which were disclosed by Nevada State Athletic Commissioner head Keith Kizer on Friday. More details below.
UFC 116 Video: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben Preview (7/2/2010 4:30:10 AM)
Yoshihiro Akiyama Explains Why He Was Reluctant to Fight Chris Leben (7/1/2010 6:13:44 PM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, FanHouse Exclusive, VideosLAS VEGAS -- MMA Fighting caught up with Yoshihiro Akiyama Thursday to talk about his UFC 116 fight against Chris Leben. "Sexyama" explained why he was depressed upon hearing the news that Wanderlei Silva pulled out of their fight and why he doesn't think Leben is a high enough caliber opponent. He also showed a very fancy watch he was wearing. Check out the video interview below.
Yoshihiro Akiyama Discusses Dissing Chris Leben, But Taking the Fight (7/1/2010 10:13:56 AM)
Filed under: UFCLAS VEGAS -- No one was more disappointed about Wanderlei Silva dropping out of UFC 116 than his scheduled opponent, Yoshihiro Akiyama. The fighter, who had been campaigning to fight Silva for months, was devastated when Silva dropped out with broken ribs. And he wasn't too happy when the UFC floated Chris Leben past him as a replacement. In fact, his initial reaction was simple: no. On Wednesday, Akiyama explained why he was displeased by the Leben matchup and why he ultimately chose to accept it.
Chris Leben Takes Exception With Akiyama's Hesitancy to Fight Him (7/1/2010 9:13:56 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC, VideosLAS VEGAS -- Chris Leben met with the media on Wednesday to discuss his UFC 116 fight against Yoshihiro Akiyama. "The Crippler" explained how the UFC gave him an offer he couldn't refuse to fight on two weeks' notice, why this is the biggest fight of his life and why he took exception with Akiyama's hesitancy to initially agree to the fight. Watch a highlight video of Leben discussing all these issues and working out in front of the fans, shot and edited by MMA Fighting's E. Casey Leydon, below.
Leben: UFC made an offer I couldn't refuse, Akiyama made it personal at UFC 116 (7/1/2010 9:10:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Following one of the most impressive performances of his career in a win over Aaron Simpson at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, middleweight slugger Chris Leben said he was in no rush to get back in the cage. But now in one of the shortest turnarounds in modern UFC history, Leben steps back in the cage just two weeks later to meet Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama at Saturday's UFC 116 event. So why the change of heart? According to Leben, once Wanderlei Silva was forced out of the contest, the UFC simply made an offer he couldn't refuse.
Chris Leben -Two Weeks, Two Fights, No Problem (7/1/2010 8:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - You see some interesting things in Las Vegas at six on a Sunday morning. Nearly two weeks ago, Chris Leben was leaving The Palms hotel, catching a cab to the airport following his stirring Knockout of the Night win over Aaron Simpson the night before.
Leben Peeved Akiyama Almost Turned Him Down (7/1/2010 3:00:19 AM)
It angers Chris Leben to hear that Yoshihiro Akiyama resisted accepting a bout with him as a late replacement after Wanderlei Silva withdrew from the co-headlining bout last week with a torn ACL and broken ribs.
Chris Leben Steps In For Wanderlei Silva (Video) (7/1/2010 2:13:08 AM)
Chris Leben talks about stepping in for Wanderlei Silva on a two-week turnaround to face Yoshiro Akiyama at UFC 116...
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Chris Leben, Matt Brown, Nate Quarry (9 p.m. ET start time) (7/1/2010 12:30:00 AM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio goes "PRIMETIME" tonight at a special start time of 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Our star-studded show includes UFC 116 co-headliner Chris Leben and main-card fighter Matt Brown, who both join us in studio with UFC veteran Nate Quarry, to discuss this weekend's big event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Chris Leben 'Making History' With 2-Week Layoff for UFC 116 (6/30/2010 10:13:54 AM)
Filed under: MMA Videos, UFC Although the UFC doesn't have an official record book, Chris Leben is believed to be on his way to setting a new UFC record on Saturday night at UFC 116, fighting on only two weeks off for the shortest layoff ever since the UFC stopped having one-night tournaments. Leben, who beat Aaron Simpson on June 19 and then agreed to fill in for the injured Wanderlei Silva against Yoshihiro Akiyama on July 3, says it's a source of pride to him that he could do something no UFC fighter has ever done before.
UFC 116 Video: Chris Leben Talks Yoshihiro Akiayama in Pre-Fight Interview (6/30/2010 1:00:30 AM)
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben official as UFC 116 co-main event (6/25/2010 8:10:00 PM)
UFC 116's co-main event is now set. Ultimate Fighting Championship officials today confirmed that middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama will meet Chris Leben at the July 3 event, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com first reported the change earlier this week when news broke that Akiyama's original opponent, Wanderlei Silva, was forced off the summer card due to injury.
Leben Vs. Akiyama Official For Ufc 116 (6/25/2010 11:13:11 AM)
Following an injury that forced Wanderlei Silva out of UFC 116, Chris Leben has officially been tapped as his replacement to step in and face Yoshihiro Akiyama in a bout set to take place next weekend in Las Vegas...
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben Official for UFC 116 on July 3 (6/25/2010 8:22:07 AM)
Chris Leben has officially replaced an injured Wanderlei Silva and will take on fellow middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama in the co-main event of "UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin" on July 3 in Las Vegas, the UFC announced on Friday.
Yoshihiro Akiyama Still Not 100 Percent on Fighting Chris Leben (6/25/2010 2:13:52 AM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsYoshihiro Akiyama's management has told MMAFighting.com that the Japanese/Korean fighter is still not sure if he will be fighting Wanderlei Silva's replacement, Chris Leben. Akiyama was scheduled to hold a press conference at Narita Airport in Japan prior to his departure tomorrow but only hours ago Akiyama's manager told MMAFighting.com that he is not 100% on whether Akiyama will make the trip to Vegas. Akiyama has reportedly been suffering from depression ever since Silva's injury was announced and has not trained for the past week. Update: Akiyama has since updated his blog. "I had various choices but... I'll do my best in my fight!"
Yoshihiro Akiyama Still Not 100% on Fighting Chris Leben (6/25/2010 12:15:36 AM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsYoshihiro Akiyama's management has told MMAFighting.com that the Japanese/Korean fighter is still not sure if he will be fighting Wanderlei Silva's replacement, Chris Leben. Akiyama was scheduled to hold a press conference at Narita Airport in Japan prior to his departure tomorrow but only hours ago Akiyama's manager told MMAFighting.com that he is not 100% on whether Akiyama will make the trip to Vegas. Akiyama has reportedly been suffering from depression ever since Silva's injury was announced and has not trained for the past week. Update: Akiyama has since updated his blog. "I had various choices but... I'll do my best in my fight!"
Leben Replaces Wanderlei at UFC 116 (6/25/2010 12:06:37 AM)
Less than a week after his latest Octagon appearance, Chris Leben has agreed to replace the injured Wanderlei Silva against Yoshihiro Akiyama
Sources: Despite protests, Yoshihiro Akiyama will fight Chris Leben at UFC 116 (6/24/2010 8:10:00 PM)
Fear not UFC fans; you'll get your required dose of "Sexyama" in July. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the promotion that despite some initial resistance to facing a new opponent, Japanese judoka Yoshihiro Akiyama has indeed agreed to face Chris Leben at next week's UFC 116 event in Las Vegas. Akiyama had expressed some concern with the the late change of opponent, as Leben was selected earlier this week to replace initial foe Wanderlei Silva after "The Axe Murderer" was forced to bow out due to injury.
Yoshihiro Akiyama “Disappointed” With Chris Leben Replacing Wanderlei Silva at UFC 116 (6/24/2010 8:43:16 AM)
While Chris Leben earned praise for agreeing to replace an injured Wanderlei Silva against Yoshihiro Akiyama at "UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin" just days after his previous bout, Akiyama said today that he is "disappointed" with the new matchup and threatened to withdraw from the July 3 event, but ultimately agreed to the fight.
Wanderlei Out, Leben In At Ufc 116 (6/23/2010 9:24:44 PM)
A major change has been made to next week's UFC 116 fight card in Las Vegas. Wanderlei Silva has been forced out of his bout against Yoshihiro Akiyama due to injury and will be replaced by Chris Leben...
Chris Leben agrees to replace injured Wanderlei Silva in UFC 116 co-main event (6/22/2010 9:45:00 PM)
Fresh off a dominant win at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, Chris Leben has agreed to replace injured Wanderlei Silva and fight Yoshihiro Akiyama in the co-headliner of next week's UFC 116 event. A source close to the event told MMAjunkie.com Leben has agreed to the bout and is expected to sign shortly. Leben scored a second-round TKO of Aaron Simpson on Saturday, and if signed, his fight with Akiyama will take place after a mere 12-day layoff.
Chris Leben Replaces Wanderlei Silva, Meets Yoshihiro Akiyama in UFC 116 Co-Main Event (6/22/2010 12:46:50 PM)
Just days after knocking out Aaron Simpson at Saturday's The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, middleweight veteran Chris Leben has agreed to replace an injured Wanderlei Silva and will face Yoshihiro Akiyama in the co-main event of UFC 116 on July 3 in Las Vegas.
Chris Leben: Tuf 11 Finale Post-Fight Video (6/21/2010 7:26:11 PM)
Chris Leben talks about his Knockout of the Night performance against Aaron Simpson at "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 11 finale...
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale salaries: Leben, Jardine top $406,000 fighter payroll (6/21/2010 4:15:00 PM)
Main-card winner Chris Leben and co-headliner Keith Jardine were the top earners at this past weekend's latest UFC event, The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of official salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The total disclosed payroll for the June 19 Spike TV-televised event was $406,000.
‘TUF 11’ Finale Payouts: Leben Earns $95,000 (6/21/2010 12:24:10 PM)
Chris Leben was the night’s biggest bread earner following his second-round TKO over Aaron Simpson Saturday at “The Ultimate Fighter 11” Finale in Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Salaries: Chris Leben Tops Payroll (6/21/2010 8:04:10 AM)
Middleweight veteran Chris Leben earned $70,000 for his second-round knockout of Aaron Simpson on the Spike-televised main card of Saturday's The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, topping the $406,000 payroll for the UFC event at The Palms in Las Vegas
After TUF 11 Finale win, refocused Chris Leben in no rush to get back in the cage (6/20/2010 9:35:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Mercurial middleweight Chris Leben has been through his share of ups and downs. "The Crippler" was a member of the original season of "The Ultimate Fighter," and he's since balanced flashes of greatness in the cage with personal struggles outside of it. On Saturday night, Leben bested previously undefeated grappling standout Aaron Simpson on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale in Las Vegas. But despite turning in his best performance in nearly two years, Leben said he's in no rush to jump back in the octagon.
Hamill, Jardine, McGee, and Leben Earn The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Bonuses (6/20/2010 5:00:46 AM)
Matt Hamill, Keith Jardine, Court McGee, and Chris Leben each earned $25,000 fight night bonuses for their performances at Saturday's The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, the UFC announced at the event's post-fight press conference. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale drew 1,708 fans to The Palms in Las Vegas for a live gate of $430,000.
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale bonuses: Hamill, Jardine, McGee, Leben earn $25K awards (6/20/2010 4:20:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Chris Leben, Court McGee, Matt Hamill and Keith Jardine each earned $25,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale on Saturday. Leben earned the "Knockout of the Night" award, McGee earned the "Submission of the Night bonus, and Hamill and Jardine both earned "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the award winners and bonus amounts while at the event's post-fight press conference.
Chris Leben KOs Aaron Simpson (6/19/2010 8:01:43 PM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsIn a big upset that derailed a promising prospect and showed that a UFC veteran still has something left, Chris Leben knocked out Aaron Simpson Saturday at the Ultimate Fighter Finale. The result comes as a big surprise, as Simpson (who entered the fight with a 7-0 record) had been steadily climbing the ranks of the middleweight division, while Leben (who entered with a 19-6 record) had won only once in the last two years. But Leben showed heavy hands, Simpson showed suspect stand-up, and Leben earned his 10th career UFC victory.
TUF 11 Finale Live Blog: Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson Updates (6/19/2010 7:31:42 PM)
Filed under: UFCLAS VEGAS -- This is the TUF 11 live blog for Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson, a middleweight bout on tonight's live finale from the Palms Casino Resort. Leben defeated Jay Silva in January and will look to make it back-to-back against the undefeated Simpson. The live blog is below. More Coverage: The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Results | Latest UFC News
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Video: Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson Pre-Fight Interviews (6/19/2010 5:00:06 AM)
Watch Aaron Simpson discuss his matchup with Chris Leben after the break, and stop back to MMAFrenzy.com tonight starting at 9pm ET for live results from The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale.
Chris Leben -Five Years Later (6/16/2010 8:38:46 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Has it really been a little over five years since Chris Leben first arrived on the mainstream stage with his memorable run on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, which was capped off by a 95 second destruction of Jason Thacker on the show's finale card? Maybe you should ask the man himself.
Leben vs. Simpson, Fisher vs. Siver, Browne vs. McSweeney set for TUF 11 Finale (4/28/2010 12:00:00 PM)
With pre-sale tickets going on sale in mere hours for The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, the organization has added a trio of fights to the card, all of which were previously reported by MMAjunkie.com. The additions include Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson for the evening's main card, as well as a pair of contests tentatively slated for the night's prelims with Spencer Fisher vs. Dennis Siver and Travis Browne vs. James McSweeney. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale is scheduled for June 19 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson moved from UFC 114 to The Ultimate Fighter 11 (4/6/2010 3:10:00 PM)
A middleweight bout between Chris Leben and Aaron Simpson has been moved from a likely preliminary-card slot on UFC 114 to the televised main card of The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale. The move, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has since been confirmed by MMAjunkie.com with a source close to the event. As MMAjunkie.com reported over the weekend, The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale is set for June 19 at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Simpson Vs. Leben On Tuf 11 Finale Main Card (4/5/2010 2:11:19 PM)
A change has been made to the upcoming middleweight fight between Aaron Simpson and Chris Leben, as they have been moved from UFC 114 in Las Vegas on May 29, to the June 19 card that will serve as the finale for the eleventh season of the Ultimate Fighter....
Simpson Vs. Leben Moves To Tuf 11 Finale Main Card (4/5/2010 1:41:15 PM)
A change has been made to the upcoming middleweight fight between Aaron Simpson and Chris Leben, as they have been moved from UFC 114 in Las Vegas on May 29, to the June 19 card that will serve as the finale for the eleventh season of the Ultimate Fighter....
Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson Moved From UFC 114 to The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale (4/5/2010 11:12:25 AM)
A middleweight matchup between Chris Leben and Aaron Simpson, originally scheduled for the preliminary card of UFC 114 on May 29, will instead take place at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale on June 19 in Las Vegas. Leben-Simpson will be featured on the event's Spike-televised main card, which is also set to include The Ultimate Fighter 11 middleweight tournament finale as well as Matt Hamill vs. Keith Jardine and Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski.
Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson set for middleweight matchup at UFC 114 (2/5/2010 10:20:00 PM)
The UFC's Memorial Day weekend dance card continues to fill, and middleweights Chris Leben (19-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Aaron Simpson (7-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are the latest fighters set to meet on the UFC 114 card. The new bout was first reported by Hector Castro of the Ground and Pound in conjunction with Rear Naked Choke Radio, and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has since confirmed with sources close to the event that verbal agreements are in place from both participants. Bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
Aaron Simpson Vs Chris Leben Likely For Ufc 114 (2/4/2010 4:09:05 PM)
The Memorial Day weekend card coming up on May 29 is starting to fill up as the latest addition pits All-American wrestler, Aaron Simpson, against former "Ultimate Fighter" season 1 cast member, Chris Leben, in a middleweight showdown....
Aaron Simpson vs. Chris Leben Likely for UFC 114 on May 29 (2/4/2010 11:30:49 AM)
A middleweight bout between Chris Leben and Aaron Simpson is expected to take place on May 29 at UFC 114 in Las Vegas, according to The Ground and Pound Show. Leben snapped a two-fight losing streak with a win over Jay Silva in January, while Simpson won his seventh-straight and improved to 3-0 in the UFC with a victory over Tom Lawlor last month.
Jay Silva Released by UFC Following Loss to Chris Leben (1/22/2010 8:00:39 AM)
Middleweight Jay Silva has been released by the UFC following his loss to Chris Leben at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11. Silva (5-3, 0-2 UFC) dropped a unanimous decision to CB Dollaway in September in his UFC debut before losing another unanimous decision to Leben earlier this month.
UFC Fight Night 20 salaries: Chris Leben earns $60K of $357K official fighter payroll (1/13/2010 9:35:00 PM)
Despite competing on the un-aired portion of the card, veteran middleweight Chris Leben earned $60,000 and claimed the biggest disclosed payday at UFC Fight Night 20. MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of paydays from Virginia's Professional Boxing and Wrestling Program, which serves as the state's athletic commission. The total disclosed payroll for the Jan. 11 event, which took place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., was $357,000.
UFC Fight Night 20 Fighter Salaries: Chris Leben’s $60K Tops Payroll (1/13/2010 5:45:19 AM)
Chris Leben topped the $363,000 payroll for Monday's UFC Fight Night 20, according to figures released Wednesday by the Virginia State Athletic Commission, taking home an event-high $60,000 for his decision victory over Jay Silva on the event's preliminary. Other top-earners for the Spike-televised event included headliners Gray Maynard ($40,000) and Nate Diaz ($48,000) along with Amir Sadollah ($30,000) and Aaron Simpson ($22,000).
UFC Fight Night Payouts: Leben Earns $60,000 (1/12/2010 10:52:59 AM)
UFC veteran Chris Leben was the biggest bread-earner at Monday’s UFC Fight Night 20 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., despite his assignment to the event’s undercard.
UFC News: Chris Leben In Must Win Situation At UFC Fight Night 20 (1/12/2010 5:14:58 AM)
Chris Leben In Must Win Situation At UFC Fight Night 20
UFC News: Chris Leben In Must Win Situation At UFC Fight Night 20 (1/11/2010 2:44:58 PM)
Chris Leben In Must Win Situation At UFC Fight Night 20
Chris Leben: Redemption and Continuation (12/28/2009 7:40:00 PM)
Story By: King Eddie- MMA Hawaii Staff Reporter   The last time we saw Chris Leben in the octagon it was under slightly disappointing circumstances. His last bout with Jake Rosholt went wrong in the end as Chris made a minor mistake and Jake capitalized on it for the win. As Rosholt’s hand was raised in victory, my intrigue in the situation was raised as well. How is it that the UFC legend known as the crippler could fall in a fight that was almost set for him to win.   Chris Leben: “Well his striking was a lot better than we thought it would be. He was a little more patient than I had planned on. He didn’t shoot for as many takedowns as I anticipated. Not to mention he is a top wrestler and very good at what he does. I just made a mistake and you can’t make mistakes at that level of competition. He capitalized on my mistake and won the fight. I wouldn’t say my whole game plan went wrong, I would just say I made a critical mistake.” I spent the day with
Chris Leben: Redemption and Continuation (12/28/2009 7:40:00 PM)
Story By: King Eddie- MMA Hawaii Staff Reporter   The last time we saw Chris Leben in the octagon it was under slightly disappointing circumstances. His last bout with Jake Rosholt went wrong in the end as Chris made a minor mistake and Jake capitalized on it for the win. As Rosholt’s hand was raised in victory, my intrigue in the situation was raised as well. How is it that the UFC legend known as the crippler could fall in a fight that was almost set for him to win.   Chris Leben: “Well his striking was a lot better than we thought it would be. He was a little more patient than I had planned on. He didn’t shoot for as many takedowns as I anticipated. Not to mention he is a top wrestler and very good at what he does. I just made a mistake and you can’t make mistakes at that level of competition. He capitalized on my mistake and won the fight. I wouldn’t say my whole game plan went wrong, I would just say I made a critical mistake.” I spent the day with
UFC News: Chris Leben Vs. Jay Silva In The Works For UFC Fight Night 20 (10/19/2009 12:44:29 PM)
Chris Leben Vs. Jay Silva In The Works For UFC Fight Night 20
Chris Leben vs Jay Silva under consideration for UFC Fight Night 20 (10/18/2009 4:30:08 PM)
Embattled The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) star Chris Leben will try to get himself back into the win column against promotion sophomore Jay Silva at UFC Fight Night 20, according to MMAWeekly.com. No venue is known at this time. And the promotion has yet to officially announce the Spike TV event, which is tentatively scheduled to take
Chris Leben looks to break slide in UFC Fight Night 20 bout with Jay Silva (10/17/2009 12:30:00 PM)
Former "The Ultimate Fighter" cast member and fan-favorite brawler Chris Leben (18-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will look to break his current two-fight losing streak when he returns to action in January. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the event that Leben has verbally agreed to meet Jay Silva (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 20. While the event has yet to be officially announced, UFC Fight Night 20 is expected to take place Jan. 11 in Virginia and air live on Spike TV.
Chris Leben vs. Jay Silva Added to UFC Fight Night 20 (10/17/2009 7:00:33 AM)
Chris Leben will look to snap a two-fight losing streak when he returns to the Octagon against Jay Silva in a middleweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11 in Fairfax, Virginia. The matchup joins Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce, Efrain Escudero vs. Nik Lentz, Tom Lawlor vs. Aaron Simpson, and Mike Guymon vs. Rory MacDonad on the UFC Fight Night 20 card.
UFC 102 medical suspensions: Herman gets indefinite suspension, Leben needs clearance (8/31/2009 1:50:00 PM)
Sticking with its usual procedures for mixed-martial-arts events, the Oregon State Athletic Commission has suspended all 22 fighters who competed in this past Saturday's UFC 102 event. While most of the suspensions were "mandatory minimum" terms of seven days, many of the event's losing fighters have been shut down for 30 days or more. Additionally, Ed Herman and Chris Leben will need doctor's clearance before returning to competition.
UFC News: Jake Rosholt Talks Choking Out Chris Leben (8/31/2009 1:05:21 PM)
Jake Rosholt Talks Choking Out Chris Leben
UFC News: UFC 102 Results: Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt (8/29/2009 10:15:48 PM)
UFC 102 Results: Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt
Rosholt Puts Leben To Sleep For First Ufc Win (8/29/2009 8:46:08 PM)
The Portland crowd was definitely behind hometown kid, Chris Leben, heading into the fight against Jake Rosholt, but it was the former NCAA champion wrestler that silenced the cheers with a third round submission win over the "Ultimate Fighter" season 1 cast member....
UFC News: UFC 102 Results: Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt (8/29/2009 8:45:48 PM)
UFC 102 Results: Chris Leben Vs. Jake Rosholt
Back At Home, Chris Leben Says It's No Vacation (8/29/2009 12:29:12 PM)
Chris Leben says that, despite returning to his hometown for UFC 102, it's no vacation for him...
UFC 102's Jake Rosholt says takedowns aren't the only way to beat Chris Leben (8/28/2009 4:45:00 PM)
If UFC Fight Night 17 was your first exposure to middleweight prospect Jake Rosholt, the former three-time collegiate wrestling national champion hopes you'll give him another look. Rosholt was submitted by Dan Miller just 63 seconds into that February contest, his UFC debut, but he recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio you should expect something completely different in his Saturday night contest with Chris Leben on the main card of UFC 102. "I've been training hard, and I'm ready to go," Rosholt said. "It's a great fight for me, great opportunity to go out there and put that last fight behind me. I've been waiting to be able to do that."
Chris Leben Bringing His Power Back to Portland (8/27/2009 8:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Going to the gym is a daily ritual for many around the world, a way for people to get in shape, congregate, and work off some stress. But to call it a sanctuary may be pushing it a bit, unless you're talking to Chris Leben, a fighter who has always found that no matter what storms were brewing outside, he could always find shelter among the punching bags and wrestling mats.
UFC News: Chris Leben Explains His Positive Test For Steroids (8/20/2009 12:19:41 PM)
Chris Leben Explains His Positive Test For Steroids
Chris Leben Looks Forward to Turning The Page (8/20/2009 4:20:22 AM)
After a nine-month suspension for using steroids, UFC middleweight Chris Leben is soon to return to action. Usually in a situation like that, a fighter would have to worry about negative public reaction to his comeback, but in this case, Leben is likely to be hailed like a conquering hero, as the 29-year-old veteran has the good fortune of returning at UFC 102 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. read more
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben is ready to play by the rules (8/20/2009 3:47:37 AM)
“Everybody wants to be bigger, faster, stronger. I'm no expert on the subject. I had taken something several months before the fight and I didn't realize that it stayed in your system for up to eight months. I mean everybody has the desire to win and everybody's going to do what they can to win.
After UFC 89 suspension, teacher-student Chris Leben ready for UFC 102 (8/2/2009 7:10:00 PM)
Prior to his UFC 89 bout with Michael Bisping, a flood of pre-event features focused on Chris Leben's transformation from the reckless and volatile cast member on "The Ultimate Fighter 1" to a maturing fight veteran who seemed to be reshaping his life. But after his unanimous-decision loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of the October 2008 event in England, the UFC announced its internal drug testing had nabbed Leben for taking a banned anabolic steroid. During a recent appearance on MMAjunkie.com Radio, Leben, who immediately fessed up and apologized for using the performance-enhancer, said the episode slowed but didn't derail his progress.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 102 fighter Chris Leben and fighter/entrepreneur Stephan Bonnar (7/29/2009 3:30:00 PM)
Two fan favorites and UFC notables join MMAjunkie.com Radio today. Veteran UFC middleweight Chris Leben, who returns from a 10-month layoff to fight Jake Rosholt at UFC 102, and Stephan Bonnar, a fellow cast member from "The Ultimate Fighter 1" who recently launched NGAUGE INC. with a line of high-end UFC-related artwork, are both booked for the show. Catch MMAjunkie.com Radio Monday-Friday at 12:05 p.m. EST (9:05 a.m. PST) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch the show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
UFC 102 main card to include Leben vs. Rosholt, Marquardt vs. Maia, and Hamill vs. Vera (6/16/2009 5:05:00 PM)
Despite the event being more than two months away, UFC 102's complete televised main card is set. The event takes place Aug. 29 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., and as previously announced, Randy Couture meets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event, and Keith Jardine takes on Thiago Silva in the co-headliner. Rounding out the televised pay-per-view main card are Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt, Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia, and Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera.
Chris Leben next fight against Jake Rosholt likely for UFC 102 on August 29 (4/7/2009 3:08:09 AM)
Chris Leben will return from a nine-month steroids suspension to take on perhaps the best wrestler in all of mixed martial arts, Jake Rosholt, in front of a hometown crowd at UFC 102 from the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore., on August 29, according to MMAWeekly.com. “The Crippler” ' a Portland-area native who relocated to
Leben Returns Vs. Rosholt At Ufc 102 (4/6/2009 7:03:48 PM)
Chris Leben will return to the Octagon in August to face former WEC fighter Jake Rosholt at UFC 102...
Leben To Return Against Rosholt at UFC 102 (4/6/2009 2:26:39 PM)
Middleweight Chris Leben will return to action for the first time since testing positive for steroids last October when he takes on Jake Rosholt at UFC 102 on August 29th in Portland, Oregon. MMA Junkie first reported the bout on Monday, confirming that the fighters had agreed to the matchup and are in the process of
UFC News: Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids Following UFC 89 (11/6/2008 9:57:37 PM)
Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids Following UFC 89
UFC Flags Leben for Steroid Use (11/3/2008 8:05:46 PM)
The UFC on Monday suspended middleweight Chris Leben for nine months following a positive test for use of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol
UFC Flags Leben for Steroid Use (11/3/2008 8:05:46 PM)
The UFC on Monday suspended middleweight Chris Leben for nine months following a positive test for use of the anabolic steroid Stanozolol. Yahoo Sports writer Dave Meltzer was the first to report of the suspension, followed by a release posted at UFC.com
Leben Suspended for Nine Months after Failing Drug Test at UFC® 89 (11/3/2008 4:39:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS, November 3 - Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), today released information stating that middleweight fighter Chris Leben tested positive for the anabolic agent stanozolol following his October 18th loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 89 in Birmingham, England.
Leben Suspended for Nine Months after Failing UFC 89 Drug Test (11/3/2008 4:39:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS, November 3 - Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), today released information stating that middleweight fighter Chris Leben tested positive for the anabolic agent stanozolol following his October 18th loss to Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 89 in Birmingham, England.
UFC News: Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids Following UFC 89 (11/3/2008 2:01:36 PM)
Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids Following UFC 89
Chris Leben Tests Positive For Steroids (11/3/2008 1:32:00 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has suspended fighter Chris Leben for nine months and fined him one-third of his fight purse following a positive drug test for the steroid Stanazolol after his loss to Michael Bisping...
Chris Leben Suspended 9 Months For Positive Drug Test (11/3/2008 11:45:23 AM)
The UFC today announced that middleweight Chris Leben has been suspended by the UFC after testing positive for the steroid stanazolol following his unanimous decision loss to Michael Bisping last month at UFC 89 in Birmingham, England. The UFC handed down a nine month suspension for the violation and also fined him one-third of his purse.
Chris Leben tests positive for steroids and is suspended for nine months after UFC 89 loss (11/3/2008 11:27:42 AM)
From WrestlingObserver.com: “Chris Leben tested positive for Stanazolol in a test administered by UFC on the day of his fight with Michael Bisping on 10/18 in Birmingham, England. Leben, who lost a three-round decision, has been suspended for nine months by UFC and fined one-third of his undisclosed purse.” More on this breaking news shortly. addthis_url
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben Results (10/19/2008 10:11:50 PM)
Main Event:Michael Bisping def. Chris Leben by unanimous decision
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben couldnt land that one big shot on Michael Bisping (10/19/2008 4:47:39 AM)
“I said I gotta draw him in somehow. I was playing every card I had. At that point I was like fucking screw it, let's trade. Let's try to get him to come in and bang with me a little bit and maybe I could land that shot. Sometimes you do and sometimes
Bisping Decisions Leben, Wins Third Straight at 185 (10/19/2008 3:03:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - The UK can rest easy tonight. At a packed National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England Saturday, national hero Michael Bisping passed his sternest test in the middleweight division, scoring a unanimous three round decision over Chris Leben in the UFC 89 main event.
Pictures: Bisping vs. Leben (10/19/2008 12:55:25 AM)
Michael Bisping peppered Chris Leben en route to a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at UFC 89
Pictures: Bisping vs. Leben (10/19/2008 12:55:25 AM)
Michael Bisping peppered Chris Leben en route to a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at UFC 89. Sherdog.com has an exclusive photo gallery of the action, which will be remembered by the hometown fighter’s performance for three hard-fought rounds
Ufc 89 Review: Bisping Too Tuf For Leben (10/18/2008 9:45:10 PM)
England's own Michael Bisping fought with a perfect strategy to outpoint Chris Leben en route to a unanimous decision win at UFC 89 on Saturday night...
Bisping Outpoints Leben, Jardine Edges Vera (10/18/2008 8:02:55 PM)
BIRMINGHAM, England -- With a potential title fight against UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on the periphery, UFC 89 co-headliners Michael Bisping and Chris Leben knew exactly what was at stake ahead of their UFC 89 clash Saturday at the National Indoor Arena. Despite a pre-fight promise of fireworks
Bisping Beats Leben at UFC 89 (10/18/2008 8:02:55 PM)
Michael Bisping fought a smart fight Saturday at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, to win a unanimous decision over Chris Leben in the main event of UFC 89. A very calm Leben chopped away early with leg kicks. Bisping, England’s favorite MMA son
UFC 89 bonuses and rewards for ‘Bisping vs Leben’ fights (10/18/2008 5:55:28 PM)
UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben” from The National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 18 has come to a close. The highly anticipated main event of the evening between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben had its fair share action, but it was not awarded the “Fight of the Night” by promotion officials when all
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” Recap: Bisping, Jardine Score Decision Victories (10/18/2008 1:45:02 PM)
Middleweight contender Michael Bisping extended his 185-pound win streak to three-straight on Saturday night, defeating challenger Chris Leben via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben" in front of a sold out crowd at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Despite entering the bout in his best physical and mental shape of his career, Leben pressed forward but was unable to connect with his knockout power, while Bisping employed a perfect strategy to top Leben on the judge's scorecards, avoiding Leben's power while countering with precision strikes.
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” Recap (10/18/2008 1:45:02 PM)
Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Chris Leben clashed in the main event of UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben" in front of a sold out crowd at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Light heavyweights Keith Jardine and Brandon Vera clashed in the co-main event of the evening. Nine other bouts were also featured on the UFC 89 card. Continue reading for MMAFrenzy.com's recap and official results from UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben" (WARNING: SPOILERS INCLUDED)...
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” Results (10/18/2008 11:56:55 AM)
UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben" just concluded at the NIA in Birmingham, England in front of an estimated sellout crowd of 10,000. A middleweight clash between England's own Michael Bisping and Chris Leben topped the eleven-bout UFC 89 card. The event will air on tape delay in the United States beginning at 9pm ET on Spike TV. Continue reading for complete results from the event, but be forewarned spoilers are included...
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” Live Results and Coverage (10/18/2008 6:44:56 AM)
Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com's LIVE coverage of UFC 89 "Bisping vs. Leben". Today's event, which will air for free tonight on Spike TV, takes place at The NIA in Birmingham, England and features a middleweight main event clash between former "Ultimate Fighter" cast members Michael Bisping and Chris Leben. The UFC 89 main card also includes Brandon Vera vs. Keith Jardine, Luiz Cane vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor, and Marcus Davis vs. Paul Kelly. Continue reading for MMAFrenzy.com's live coverage of UFC 89, which is currently in progress...
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” Weigh-In Results (10/17/2008 5:55:32 AM)
Michael Bisping and Chris Leben both successfully made weight today at the National Indoor Arena in Birminham, England for their UFC 89 headlining middleweight clash. Bisping tipped the scales at 185 pounds while Leben weighed in at 186 pounds. All other fighters participating on the card, including main card fighters Brandon Vera, Keith Jardine, Luiz Cane, Rameau Sokoudjou, Chris Lytle, Paul Taylor, Marcus Davis, and Paul Kelly, also made weight.
UFC 89 weigh-in results for ‘Bisping vs. Leben’ event at The NIA in Birmingham (Video update!) (10/17/2008 5:45:00 AM)
The official weigh-in results for UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben,” which took place today The National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, have been recorded. And the field of 22 fighters all tipped the scales without incident. Here are the results: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (185) vs. Chris Leben (186) 205 lbs.: Brandon Vera (203) vs. Keith Jardine (205) 205
UFC 89 weigh-in results for ‘Bisping vs. Leben’ event at The NIA in Birmingham (10/17/2008 5:45:00 AM)
The official weigh-in results for UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben,” which took place today The National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, have been recorded. And the field of 22 fighters all tipped the scales without incident. Here are the results: 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (185) vs. Chris Leben (186) 205 lbs.: Brandon Vera (203) vs. Keith Jardine (205) 205
Chris Leben video: The evolution of a human being (10/17/2008 5:22:13 AM)
For those who missed “UFC Countdown” to “Bisping vs. Leben” the other night it was once again very, very well done. The quality of these specials have improved exponentially in just the last few months alone ' someone in the production department over at Spike TV needs a big raise. Anyway, here's the piece on Chris
Bisping Thinks Leben Is Underestimating Him (10/17/2008 12:15:11 AM)
Michael “The Count” Bisping and Chris Leben headline UFC 89 Saturday night from The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Two days before the scheduled main event, Bisping thinks Leben is confident but is underestimating him.
Showtime Strategies: Bisping vs. Leben (10/17/2008 12:04:15 AM)
Javier Vazquez is back for another Showtime Strategies. Vazquez and Romie Aram take an in-depth look at Saturday's Michael Bisping versus Chris Leben bout
Fight-By-Fight: Ufc 89 "Bisping Vs. Leben" (10/16/2008 11:45:10 PM)
MMAWeekly.com's Ricardo Mendoza previews Saturday's UFC 89 fight card featuring Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben...
Chris Leben’s Sweet Second Go-Round (10/16/2008 4:21:00 PM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - For a while after his stint on The Ultimate Fighter's first season, everybody was talking about Chris Leben. He had won five UFC fights in a row, progressively moving from castmate Jason Thacker up through contenders (Patrick Cote), veterans (Jorge Rivera and Edwin Dewees), and fellow prospects (Luigi Fioravanti).
Michael Bisping and Chris Leben faceoff for UFC 89 fight (10/16/2008 2:36:00 PM)
Nice cornrows, Chris, also known as the Evan Tanner ‘War'rows (Thanks MMAmania.com reader “FuLlTilT”). MMAWeekly.com was on the scene (picture above) for the final UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben” pre-fight press conference (Video HERE). Weigh-ins are tomorrow and the show will air on Spike TV Saturday night, beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday night with
Bisping: ‘Leben Still Looks the Same’ (10/16/2008 12:35:57 AM)
With Michael Bisping less than three days away from a middleweight clash with Chris Leben at UFC 89 in Birmingham, England, the UK standout made no qualms about what he thinks of his recently rejuvenated opponent
The Breakdown: Bisping vs Leben (10/14/2008 8:57:00 PM)
Michael DiSanto, UFC - Since he dropped to 185 lbs, Michael Bisping has racked up two impressive wins in as many fights, both by technical knockout in the first round. Add those wins to his 15-1 run at 205 lbs and 'The Count' is making some serious noise in his new division. If he wants to continue and begin whispers of a future title shot, he absolutely must beat Chris Leben at UFC 89 on Saturday night. And to do so, he must forget about his new-found 185-lb success and go back to his 205-lb fighting roots.
Chris Leben training pics for Michael Bisping UFC 89 fight … (10/13/2008 3:59:48 PM)
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Ufc 89: The New Chris Leben, Still The Underdog (10/13/2008 8:45:13 AM)
Chris Leben promises a new and improved fighter - a version 2.0 if you will - but he's still the underdog stepping into the Octagon in front of a crowd that is whole-heartedly behind his opponent...
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben is blessed (10/11/2008 6:55:35 AM)
“There are a couple things you can’t really teach. One is being able to take a shot, two is having that knockout power. You can teach a guy technique until you’re blue in face, and he’ll never have that knockout power. Other guys will throw the sloppiest punch ever, and people fall down. It’s just
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben is older, wiser and … better? (10/8/2008 6:47:31 AM)
“They say as we get older, we get smarter. I guess I've kind of got to agree a little bit. I still like to have fun, I still like to get my heart rate up, do exciting things. After my last little stint in jail, a lot of things that have happened to me in
UFC 89 video on Chris Leben vs Michael Bisping fight trailer (Extended) (10/1/2008 9:23:15 AM)
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UFC News: Video: Chris Leben On UFC 89 Fight With Michael Bisping (9/29/2008 2:24:16 PM)
Video: Chris Leben On UFC 89 Fight With Michael Bisping
UFC News: Video: Chris Leben On UFC 89 Fight With Michael Bisping (9/27/2008 2:01:31 PM)
Video: Chris Leben On UFC 89 Fight With Michael Bisping
Chris Leben video on Michael Bisping UFC 89 fight (9/27/2008 6:32:33 AM)
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Rampage Jackson: Michael Bisping could beat Anderson Silva one day (9/26/2008 4:00:50 AM)
Props: London Telegraph Quoteworthy: “I've been working and training with Michael for a year now, and I have seen improvements consistently; he is already one of the best. He just can't see it yet. This guy doesn't know just how good he is. Or how good he can be yet. I think if Michael beats Chris Leben
UFC News: Video: Michael Bisping Talks UFC 89 Fight With Chris Leben (9/26/2008 12:01:32 AM)
Video: Michael Bisping Talks UFC 89 Fight With Chris Leben
UFC News: Video: Michael Bisping Talks UFC 89 Fight With Chris Leben (9/24/2008 6:01:30 PM)
Video: Michael Bisping Talks UFC 89 Fight With Chris Leben
ESPN Video of Michael Bisping as he talks about Chris Leben and their UFC 89 fight (9/24/2008 6:23:23 AM)
Michael Bisping gives a frank and no nonsense interview about his up and coming fight with Chris Leben.
Michael Bisping video on Chris Leben UFC 89 fight (9/23/2008 6:42:12 PM)
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Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben: I’m going to make 20,000 people shut-up at UFC 89 (9/23/2008 4:32:29 PM)
UFC middleweight contender Chris Leben was our guest on this weeks broadcast of Pro MMA Radio. Presented by MMAmania.com, Pro MMA Radio airs live every Monday night at 9pm and features many of the top fighters from the UFC and beyond. ‘The Crippler' didn't waste any time getting into his fight with Michael Bisping at UFC
Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben featured on tonight’s Pro MMA Radio (9/22/2008 1:32:58 AM)
Chris Leben will be tonight's guest on MMAmania.com's exclusive presentation of Pro MMA Radio airing at 9pm EST. “The Crippler” will give his thoughts on his upcoming battle with Michael “The Count” Bisping at UFC 89 as well as his past performances against Anderson Silva and Patrick Cote. And what about the infamous car ride he
Jason MacDonald Inks New Four-Fight Deal With UFC (9/21/2008 5:35:32 AM)
Middleweight Jason MacDonald (21-10) has inked a new four-fight contract with the UFC. KO Dynasty, which represents MacDonald, informed MMAJunkie.com of the new deal on Friday. Terms of the new contract were not released. After back-to-back “Submission of the Night” victories over Ed Herman and Chris Leben, MacDonald suffered his first UFC defeat at the hands of Rich
Transatlantic Bisping Confident Ahead of Leben Bout (9/10/2008 12:05:42 AM)
With two dynamic first-round wins consigned to Michael Bisping’s 2008 middleweight resume, the United Kingdom’s favourite mixed martial artist will look to make it three out of three when he takes on Chris Leben at UFC 89 on Oct. 18
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben might want to rethink his UFC 89 gameplan for Michael Bisping (9/2/2008 7:36:01 AM)
“I read that he said I might him with 20 punches to his one punch because I'm faster but he only needs one punch to knock me out. All I'd say to that is he's going to need a very good game plan to agree to let me stand there and punch him in the
Michael Bisping video: ‘The Count’ will be prepared for Chris Leben UFC 89 fight (8/23/2008 6:05:24 AM)
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Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 5) (8/13/2008 4:36:40 PM)
Episode one | Episode two | Episode three | Episode four
Michael Bisping trains for Chris Leben at UFC 89 (video) (8/10/2008 4:44:04 PM)
Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 4) (8/6/2008 7:27:54 PM)
For episode one click here, for episode two go here and for episode three visit here.
Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 3) (7/30/2008 5:57:19 AM)
For episode one click here and for episode two go here.
It only takes one: MMAmania exclusive UFC 89 interview with Chris Leben (7/25/2008 6:30:02 PM)
Chris Leben falls into a very unique category in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s one of the few fighters in the sport today who it seems every fan has an opinion of. Whether they love him or hate him, “The Crippler” always comes ready to scrap. He’s got brick fists, and he can take
Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 2) (7/22/2008 2:31:39 PM)
To check out part one click here.
Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 1) (7/18/2008 6:55:32 AM)
Michael Bisping: ‘Somebody else is going to be getting knocked out’ in UFC 89 Chris Leben fight (Vid (7/15/2008 11:12:39 AM)
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UFC Quick Quote: Michael Bisping out for a ’stand up brawl’ with Chris Leben (7/10/2008 6:03:39 PM)
“I want to go out and show my skills, my last fight hit the ground too much – he (Jason Day) gave me the opportunity to take him down, and he couldn’t handle the ground-and-pound…. Your next fight is always your biggest fight, you’re only as good as your last fight, so yeah this is
Bisping Vs Leben At Ufc 89 In Birmingham, England (7/3/2008 12:11:41 PM)
The UFC on Tuesday confirmed that British superstar Michael Bisping will face Ultimate Fighter alum Chris Leben in the main event of an October return to the U.K. ...
Report: UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben” To Be Televised On Spike TV (7/3/2008 4:17:50 AM)
UFC 89 “Bisping vs. Leben”, which takes place on October 18th at The NIA in Birmingham, England, will be televised on Spike TV according to Dave Meltzer at F4WOnline.com. The UFC has not-yet-released broadcast details for the event. English native Michael Bisping will clash with fellow-middleweight contender Chris Leben in the main event of UFC 89. Welterweight
UFC Officially Announces UFC 89 Featuring Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben (7/1/2008 10:25:43 AM)
The UFC will return to the UK on October 18th for UFC 89 featuring Michael Bisping versus Chris Leben, the promotion has announced. The event will take place at The NIA in Birmingham, England. Broadcast details for UFC 89 have not yet been announced. Tickets for the event will go on sale on to UFC Fight Club
Chris Leben: ‘The Evolution of an Icon’ video (6/30/2008 5:30:32 PM)
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Bisping vs. Leben headline UFC 89 in at the National Indoor Arena Birmingham UK (6/30/2008 6:44:53 AM)
The long overdue fight between Micheal Bisping and Chris Leben will take place at UFC 89 on October 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham UK it was...
Bisping To Meet Leben In England On October 19th (6/29/2008 9:00:06 AM)
The UFC is set to invade English soil with native Michael Bisping in tow yet again, according to a report from Setanta Sports: “Michael Bisping will get his fight with Chris Leben, it will happen in England, and it will be spectacular. That was the message of UK UFC president Marshall Zelaznik on Setanta Sports’ “Ultimate
UFC News: Michael Bisping Vs. Chris Leben To Headline UFC 89 (6/27/2008 12:02:28 PM)
Michael Bisping Vs. Chris Leben To Headline UFC 89
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben UFC 89 fight set for Birmingham (6/27/2008 4:25:40 AM)
The 185-pound clash between Michael Bisping (16-1) and Chris Leben (18-4) is back on and will take place at the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 9, according to recent comments from UK UFC President Marshall Zelaznik in an interview with SetantaSports.com. Here's the snip: “Two of our amazing fighters, Michael Bisping and Chris
Chris Leben Reflects On Jail Time (6/20/2008 8:00:16 AM)
UFC Middleweight Chris “The Crippler” Leben, who recently finished up an 11 day stint in a Portland, Oregon jail for parole violation, divulged to MMAWeekly.com how his incarcerated experience has helped him to see things more clearly, and evolve into a more mature individual. Personally, I found his anecdote about an inmate choking to
Chris Leben Talks About Prison Stint (6/18/2008 4:03:00 PM)
Chris Leben's Return From "Oz" (6/18/2008 9:37:12 AM)
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Chris Leben is walking the streets of Oahu, Hawaii again after serving 11 days in a Portland, Ore. jail ...
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben chokes out jail inmate (6/18/2008 4:34:46 AM)
“I told the guys it’s a blood choke, so you don’t have to squeeze hard. So I was just kind of choking him with one arm while he’s standing up. And I told him just tap when you start to feel like you’re going to pass out. Well, he didn’t tap, and at the time
Chris Leben Released From Jail (5/22/2008 6:00:11 AM)
UFC middleweight Chris Leben, who was sentenced to 35 days in jail earlier this month stemming from a probation violation, has been released early from jail according to a blog post on his official MySpace page by his account administrator: Chris has been released from jail over the weekend. This is all the information I have
UFCs Chris Leben released early from jail and under home detention (5/19/2008 6:24:24 PM)
UFC fighter Chris Leben was released from the Clackamas County Jail in Portland, Oregon, early on May 15 after serving time behind bars for a probation violation stemming from an outstanding Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest in 2005. He was sentenced on May 8 to a 35-day bit with credit for time already served and
Leben Out, Day In For Bisping at UFC 85 (5/9/2008 3:36:00 PM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - With legal issues preventing middleweight contender Chris Leben from being able to prepare sufficiently for a June 7th bout with Michael Bisping in London, England, Canada's Jason 'Dooms' Day has stepped in to face 'The Count' in a featured bout on the UFC 85: Bedlam card at the O2 Arena."Obviously I was looking forward to the Leben fight but I guess it wasn't to be," said Bisping. "You have to respect Jason Day for stepping in on even shorter notice than myself. I am looking forward to really putting on a great performance in London."
Leben Out Of Ufc 85, Bisping Expected To Fight (5/9/2008 12:25:44 PM)
After turning himself into authorities for probation violation and being sentenced to 35 days in jail, Chris Leben is off the UFC 85 card.
Jason Day To Face Bisping at UFC 85 (5/9/2008 10:31:30 AM)
The UFC has announced that Jason Day will replace Chris Leben against Michael Bisping at UFC 85. From the announcement: With legal issues preventing middleweight contender Chris Leben from being able to prepare sufficiently for a June 7th bout with Michael Bisping in London, England, Canada’s Jason ‘Dooms’ Day has stepped in to face ‘The Count’ in
Ufc Fighter Chris Leben Sentenced To Jail Time (5/8/2008 6:25:04 PM)
UFC fighter Chris Leben on Thursday was sentenced to 35 days in jail for a recent probation violation stemming from an arrest in 2005...
Leben Sentenced To Jail, UFC 85 Bout Against Bisping Cancelled (5/8/2008 4:39:45 PM)
A recently-announced UFC 85 bout featuring middleweight contenders Chris Leben and Michael Bisping has been scratched after Leben, who turned himself in 8 days ago on a probation violation, was sentenced to 35 days in jail today over the incident, according to Clackamas County, Oregon officials. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that backup plans were in
Chris Leben sentenced to 35 days in jail; UFC 85 fight with Michael Bisping is off (Update) (5/8/2008 10:34:03 AM)
MMAmania.com just learned that middleweight fighter Chris Leben was today sentenced to 35 days in jail and will be released on May 27, 2008 (he gets credit for time already served), which would give him only 12 days until his scheduled showdown with Michael Bisping at UFC 85: “Bedlam” at the O2 Arena in London,
Chris Leben sentenced to 35 days in jail (5/8/2008 10:34:03 AM)
MMAmania.com just learned that middleweight fighter Chris Leben was today sentenced to 35 days in jail. No other details were available at this time. “The Crippler” turned himself in to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in Portland, Oregon, on April 30 because of an old Driving Under the Influence (DUI) probation violation. His release is set
Chris Leben ‘wont be getting the right nutrition and workouts’ for UFC 85 fight (5/6/2008 4:53:27 AM)
Props: InsideFighting.com Quoteworthy: “Its not a fun thing and it sucks for anybody to be in jail but it’s not like he’s afraid. He won’t be getting the right nutrition and workouts in but that’s his only concern…. Yes, we knew was always a possibility and it still is. We
Leben Turns Himself In, U.K. Bout In Jeopardy (5/1/2008 5:21:54 PM)
UFC fighter Chris Leben turned himself in on Wednesday for a parole violation in hopes of securing a visa to keep his scheduled fight with Michael Bisping alive ...
UFC News: Chris Leben Turns Himself In On Parole Violation (5/1/2008 4:50:43 PM)
Chris Leben Turns Himself In On Parole Violation
Chris Leben Turned Self In On Probation Violation To Get Visa For UFC 85 Bout (5/1/2008 5:40:38 AM)
ICON Sport's T. Jay Thompson posted the following message earlier today on The Underground to clear up the situation surrounding Chris Leben's arrest for a probation violation in Oregon: Chris Leben was not arrested this week for DUI. When Chris moved to Hawaii he was in the process of completing classes for his probation on an old
Chris Leben looks to clear up DUI charge prior to UFC 85 (5/1/2008 4:23:25 AM)
Chris Leben flew from Hawaii to Oregon to turn himself in on an old Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge, clearing the way for him to obtain his visa and take on Michael Bisping at UFC 85: “Bedlam” at the O2 Arena in London, England, on June 7. According to TJ Thompson of Icon Sport,
Leben Turns Himself In (5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM)
By Brad McCray on Thursday, May 01, 2008Oregon City, Ore. -- UFC middleweight Chris Leben (Pictures) turned himself over to authorities yesterday after violating the terms of his parole stemming from a DUI arrest in 2005
Chris Leben Arrested, Charged With Probation Violation and DUI (4/30/2008 7:00:58 PM)
UFC middleweight Chris Leben was arrested yesterday in Oregon by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department and has been charged with driving under the influence and violating his probation. He was denied bail. Leben (18-4) is scheduled to face off with Michael Bisping at UFC 85 on June 7th in London, England. “The Cripler” is 8-3 inside
Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben UFC 85 fight confirmed (4/25/2008 1:39:04 PM)
The 185-pound showdown between Michael Bisping (15-1) and Chris Leben (18-4) at UFC 85 that MMAmania.com first passed along days ago is now official and will take place at the O2 Arena in London, England, on June 7. “The Count” is coming off an impressive middleweight debut at UFC 83: “Serra vs. St. Pierre 2″ this
UFC 85: Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben? (Update) (4/22/2008 6:51:19 AM)
Preface: This is a theoretical post for the most part and not a fight announcement. UPDATE: MMAmania.com has just learned that Leben has signed a contract to fight in London … hmmm. Sherdog.com is reporting that James Irvin is being considered as a possible replacement for the injured Chuck Liddell to take on Rashad Evans at
UFC 85: Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben? (4/22/2008 6:51:19 AM)
Preface: This is a theoretical post for the most part and not a fight announcement. Sherdog.com is reporting that James Irvin is being considered as a possible replacement for the injured Chuck Liddell to take on Rashad Evans at UFC 85 in London, England, on June 7. That doesn't seem to make much sense … not as
Chris Leben: ‘Okami or Bisping would be a fun fight’ (4/10/2008 4:00:56 AM)
Props: MySpace.com Quoteworthy: “We’re talking to Joe (Silva - UFC Match Maker), and we’re starting to look for a fight. If you win 4 or 5 fights in a row, you’re pretty much guaranteed a title shot, so I figured maybe Okami or Bisping would be a fun fight for me.” Chris Leben shares some ideas about who
MMA Chatter: Chris Leben Calls Out Okami and Bisping (4/9/2008 4:00:19 AM)
Chris Fries and The JDH of Tagg Radio's The Lights Out Show interviewed top UFC middleweight Chris Leben on their last show and, as we know, he's always got something interesting to say. Here are some excerpts from the show: CALLING OUT YUSHIN OKAMI AND MICHAEL BISPING “We're talking to Joe (Silva - UFC Match Maker), and
Chris Leben highlight video (3/14/2008 6:49:45 AM)
It's actually more like a lowlight: (Thanks to MMAmania reader “Pancho” for the assist.)
UFC News: UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara (3/3/2008 2:50:40 PM)
UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara
Silva, Henderson, Leben Awarded UFC 82 Bonuses (3/3/2008 9:32:02 AM)
UFC President Dana White announced during the post-UFC 82 press conference that Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, and Chris Leben won the traditional post-event bonuses for the pay-per-view event. Silva was awarded a $60,000 “Submission of the Night” bonus for his second-round rear naked choke submission of Henderson as well as a $60,000 “Fight of the Night”
Silva, Henderson, Leben Win UFC 82 Bonuses (3/3/2008 9:32:02 AM)
UFC President Dana White announced during the post-UFC 82 press conference that Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, and Chris Leben won the traditional post-event bonuses for the pay-per-view event. Silva was awarded a $60,000 “Submission of the Night” bonus for his second-round rear naked choke submission of Henderson as well as a $60,000 “Fight of the Night”
UFC News: UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara (3/1/2008 11:50:40 PM)
UFC 82 Results: Chris Leben VS Alessio Sakara
UFC Quick Quote: Chris Leben is exciting (2/27/2008 10:05:21 AM)
“… if you’ve ever watched any of my fights and compare those to fights you can see when the goings get tough, no matter what, win lose or draw I always bring the fight…. I think it’s that probably
Chris Leben Ready To Swim In The Deep Water (2/25/2008 3:25:38 AM)
Heading into Saturday's UFC 82 showdown with Alessio Sakara, Chris Leben is ready to take his foe into the deep water ...
Chris Leben Signs New Contract (2/21/2008 3:53:04 AM)
Middleweight UFC fighter and “Ultimate Fighter” cast member Chris Leben has signed a new contract with the UFC. The new deal boosts his pay from a $10,000 base-salary and $10,000 win bonus to $25,000 “to show” and $25,000 “to win”. The length of the new deal has not been released. After starting his career with a
UFC News: Chris Leben Signs New Two Year Contract With The UFC (2/13/2008 3:24:40 PM)
Chris Leben Signs New Two Year Contract With The UFC
UFC News: Chris Leben Signs New Two Year Contract With The UFC (2/12/2008 2:12:20 PM)
Chris Leben Signs New Two Year Contract With The UFC
Chris Leben – Mature and Dangerous (2/12/2008 8:56:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - After back-to-back losses to Jason MacDonald and Kalib Starnes, Chris Leben needed a win in the worst way when he took on knockout artist Terry Martin last September. That meant abandoning his 'you hit me, I hit you' style for a more disciplined attack.And for two and a half rounds, it worked.
Chris Leben Signs Contract Extension with UFC (2/12/2008 6:01:20 AM)
Chris Leben (17-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC), a cast member on “The Ultimate Fighter 1” and a current UFC middleweight fighter, has signed a two-year contract extension with the UFC. Leben confirmed the extension with UFC.com and in an interview with his MySpace fan club. The 27-year-old fighter had been fighting under a previous deal structure used
Chris Leben: Alessio Sakara ‘doesn’t deserve to be in the UFC’ (2/12/2008 5:10:20 AM)
Props: MySpace.com Quoteworthy: “Honestly, as much respect as possible to him, but I really don't think he deserves to be in the UFC. I haven't seen him win the fights or do what he has to do to prove himself at this level. You know, we're going to pressure him and test him and I'll tell you
Leben Vs. Sakara Added To Ufc 82 In Columbus (2/6/2008 4:25:45 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Wednesday added a bout between Ultimate Fighter veteran Chris Leben and Alessio Sakara to the UFC 82 fight card.
UFC 82: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara confirmed and televised (2/6/2008 10:29:00 AM)
It looks like we're going to see Chris Leben and Alessio Sakara throw some leather after all at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on Saturday March 1 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, according to UFC.com. In fact, the middleweight showdown bumped the welterweight bout between Diego Sanchez and David Bielkheden off the televised
UFC News: Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara Added To UFC 82 On 3/1 (1/29/2008 2:10:54 PM)
Chris Leben vs. Alessio Sakara Added To UFC 82 On 3/1